We lived in Anaheim from 1975-1986. I was 7 years old when we moved there. We originally came from Santa Fe NM, and whenever any of our family, relatives would come out to visit, we would take them to Disneyland. I remember my cousins my age couldn't believe that we lived in "paradise" and could walk to Disneyland any time we wanted. My father was wealthy and we had a beautiful 2 story house with lemon and orange trees and they couldn't believe it. It was a great time in my life. I'm proud to say, I lost count at 89 times visiting Disneyland. Today that number has to be 125 times.

My Grandpops worked hard building Disneyworld. I'm always going to be proud of him. He's is getting on late in his years, but I will always admire that his contribution to the world will stand for years to come for all to enjoy. What a time it was back then.

They literally put Main Street up and almost finished from nothing but a dirt patch in 4 days. That is just amazing.
One of the coolest videos on the internet, and inspiring things I've ever seen. Thank you to everyone who worked on this park, and this history.

I was a little kid living in Garden Grove, my mom packed a picnic lunch and me and my friend Danny rode our bikes to Anaheim and watched the construction activity. It was magic.

Oh what a nostalgic rush... this just blew me away!! My sister and I worked at the park from 1960 to 1964. Admiral Joe Fowler lived down the street from us in Corona del Mar and he was the one who made it possible for us to work there, bypassing a waiting list of 5000 applicants! I was a ride operator working in Fantasyland, and my sister worked on Main Street. Thanks for posting this!

"...and this is where the Millennium Falcon will be..." -- Walt Disney

The first time I visited Disneyland was in December 1966.  I was with my mom & sister waiting to board the monorail when many of the employees started crying.  The news that Walt had just died reached the park.  One of the sadest days of my life.

whoever thought to film all this , i thank you so much

Isn't it amazing what one man's imagination can bring about.

I found a letter from Walt Disney thanking my uncle for his contribution building Disneyland. I think he had something to do with landscaping. His name was Dewey Kruckeberg.

Uncle Walt was a great American

As someone who is in construction, I would have loved to have worked on Disneyland

16:08  what a treat to see the mastermind riding a bike through the park

Tony and Co. presented  this at either early Destination Disney or the Expo. There were different presentations, some hilarious segments.

My dad was one of the heavy equipment operators during the early clearing and grading of Disneyland.

Tony Baxter is a legend, and he seems like such a nice guy too. This is such a historic document with his narration. Thank you.

It's hard to imagine that the place where disney stands was surrounded by endless rows of farm fields.

7 months to build all that, absolutely mind boggling

My Grandpa RIP🕊️ took me for the first time and omg it was amazing he lived in San Diego after that day of Disney fun the next day he took me to sea world to see the orca show 😊

I was lucky enough to visit Disneyland in January 1956 with my family.  It was amazing.